Purple WiFi vs Ubiquiti UniFi comparison

Purple WiFi and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wi-Fi Hotspot Software category. Purple WiFi is ranked #2, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #1. Purple WiFi holds a 42.8% mindshare in WFHS, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 29.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Purple WiFi users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

Purple WiFi

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100% willing to recommend

Ubiquiti UniFi

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87% willing to recommend

Purple WiFi

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Categories and Ranking

Purple WiFi

Ranking in Wi-Fi Hotspot Software

2nd

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti UniFi

Ranking in Wi-Fi Hotspot Software

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Wi-Fi Hotspot Software category, the mindshare of Purple WiFi is 42.8%, up from 37.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi is 29.6%, down from 39.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Software

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it_user1190298

Project Management Analyst with 201-500 employees

Good dashboard and an easy initial setup but requires more integration capabilities

We've had some issues with the solution in terms of its push messaging offering. It's supposed to send informational marketing materials to a targeted customer base. However, it's quite flawed. It needs to be improved. The solution offers limited integrations. The solution needs to allow for an open-source API so that the solution can speed up the process of the main computation. As a product, it needs additional features and automation added to it to make it more interesting for users.

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Director_45785

Director at Innate technology

Provides great cloud key functionality in monitoring the environment

The initial setup takes about one to two hours and is somewhat complex in the fact that there's no proper support in terms of out of the box or a manual, or any indication of where to find proper information, so they do need to work on documentation. Implementation needs to be done by a technical person. There are a lot of chat groups and forums online and you might find five or ten different solutions to resolve the issue but it's not coming from the company. From that aspect, we'd prefer a solution where more testing is done before they release the product.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The dashboard is very good. It's easy for us to find what we need. It's very specialized."

"Functionality of the cloud key in terms of monitoring and managing the environment."

"The cloud management has revolutionized the way we provide services to clients, onsite trips have almost ceased and once complicated changes are made in minutes."

"I like the centralized management console, where we can add all of the devices to the Unifi controller and then management them from a single point."

"Overall, the suite of tools is quite useful."

"The level of reporting offered by the controller, when used with other Ubiquiti equipment, has been invaluable."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is how it is centralized."

"Firmware can be pushed or manually updated."

"The most valuable features are its easy access, the controller, and constant updates."

Cons

"The solution offers limited integrations."

"A more powerful heatmapping application in the controller would assist in more reliable WiFi modeling."

"Documentation could be improved, especially regarding known issues or new features. It relies heavily on the user community to provide support and info. There is a vast user group with support groups on both the dedicated forums as well as most social media platforms."

"Better pre-purchase docs, as I have to contact support via chat for some things that should already be in documents."

"I don't like the concept of the QoS, Quality of Service configuration because it doesn't give very granular configuration access to prioritize network traffic."

"Software interfaces could be improved and there is a lack of documentation."

"If I could manage the W-LAN or other items without a UniFi switch, that would be very helpful. I have not tried, but I think some options are tied to the hardware, like the Ubiquiti switch."

"Integrate NanoBeams into the Controller Software."

"Setting up IP generation for something like guest access is pretty confusing and should be improved."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Hospitality Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Educational Organization

58%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Comparisons

Guest Internet Solutions vs Purple WiFi

Compared 46% of the time

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Compared 89% of the time

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Overview

Purple WiFi Hotspot Software, cloud software, gives you complete control and flexibility to manage your bandwidth and edit the block of paid time you want to offer, the price you charge or manage the speed and usage. Purple Wifi cloud software provides an overlay over existing hardware and can be up and running within an hour. Purple has partnered with OpenDNS to provide a convenient content filtering system which blocks inappropriate material and it can help you access your data, real-time.

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi AP, Featuring a clean industrial design, can be integrated seamlessly into any wall or ceiling surface (mounting kits included). The LED indicator simplifies deployment and configuration. With its software-based capabilities, the UniFi virtual control plane allows for unlimited scalability under one centralized controller. The UniFi Controller software is bundled with the UniFi AP hardware at no extra charge - no separate software, licensing or support fee.

Sample Customers

USS Midway, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, United Wireless Arena and Conference Center, The Wellington Centre, Wood Green, Colliers, schuh, Fermain Valley Hotel

NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC

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